London to Leiden by bus
Leiden lies 325 km (202 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 397 km (247 mi) of road.
| London | Leiden | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | The Netherlands |
| Population | 9 million | 119,713 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 2311–2334 |
Clocks in Leiden are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 6 h 5 min journey lands 7 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Leiden
Crossing from United Kingdom into The Netherlands: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from London to Leiden
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Staying in Leiden
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Common questions
How far is Leiden from London?
325 km (202 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 397 km (247 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Leiden by bus?
About 6 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Leiden?
Leiden is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Amsterdam against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Leiden?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.